There is nothing better than a search and rescue story - no matter who it is being rescued. Last week, Atlas Dynamics documented the drone rescue of a Beluga whale - an endangered species - by the Norwegian People's AID Search and Rescue Unit, using the AtlasPRO UAS. Atlas Dynamics is a global leader in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), one of the first small … [Read more...] about Drone Rescue of Beluga Whale in the Arctic Sea
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Search and Rescue Drones: Finding a Cell Phone Signal, and a Missing Person
Search and rescue drones have been used for several years now, and are incredibly effective at finding missing persons. Using thermal imagery, searches for missing persons can continue in the dark and under ever more challenging conditions. This new search and rescue drone solution covers scenarios when even thermal imaging can't help. Lifeseeker is an airborne system that … [Read more...] about Search and Rescue Drones: Finding a Cell Phone Signal, and a Missing Person
Commercial Drones FM: Skydio CEO, Adam Bry Talks Autonomous Drones [Podcast]
In this most recent podcast, Ian Smith of Commercial Drones FM spends some time with Adam Bry of Skydio on the recent release of Skydio 2, the latest in their line of autonomous drones for commercial application. The show has an interesting twist: Ian is both interviewing Adam and also happens to be a client of Skydio with this inventory management enterprise named, … [Read more...] about Commercial Drones FM: Skydio CEO, Adam Bry Talks Autonomous Drones [Podcast]
Police Use Drone to Save Blind Man in Connecticut Forest
This is a stunning drones for good story - yet another example of drones saving lives. Drones are undeniably an incomparable tool for search and rescue missions. Not only can they cover maximum area quickly, when equipped with thermal imaging payloads drones can continue a search through the nighttime hours. In this latest example, a 62 -year old blind man who was reported … [Read more...] about Police Use Drone to Save Blind Man in Connecticut Forest
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Agile Drones that Fold to get Through Tight Spaces
Compact and foldable, portable drones are great for carrying - but can the advantages of a folding drone be realized during flight? Researchers at the University of Zurich, with others, have come up with a drone that folds during flight to get through tight spaces. This type of drone might easily be used for search and rescue or inspection purposes. Davide Scaramuzza, … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Agile Drones that Fold to get Through Tight Spaces
